St. John's Lutheran ChurchWarrenton, MO

St. John's Group Email Wednesday, September 21, 2011

DEVOTION:   For My people are foolish; they know Me not; they are stupid children; they have no understanding. They are 'wise' -- in doing evil! But how to do good they know not. Jeremiah 4:22

Using the prophet Jeremiah as His spokesman, God looked at His sinful, rebellious people and said they were "'wise' in doing evil."

It appears the children of Israel had a head start on a man from D'leberville, Mississippi.

The UPI reports that employees from the Winn Dixie store in that town reported Nathan Hardy to the police. They said they were sure he was shoplifting from the store.

He was.

When the police showed up, Hardy made a run for it. He ran, but he tripped and was arrested. Only when he was in their custody did the police discover the magnitude of the man's crimes. In case you haven't read the story, I'll tell you what Hardy took.

Hardy took two live lobsters. This he did by stuffing them into the front pockets of his shorts. Then Hardy, not yet satisfied, took some bags of shrimp and a pork loin. These he placed into the waistband of his shorts.

It was a crime which was wrong on any number of different levels.

Let us merely say that Nathan Hardy has not shown himself to be one of the folks who are 'wise' in doing evil.

Of course, from God's perspective, all evil doing is unwise. It was unwise when Adam and Eve took the forbidden fruit. Since they had no shorts to hide what they were doing, they ate that fruit on the spot and brought death and damnation upon the world.

Not very wise, was it?

Nor are the sins we commit. We can't hide them; we can't get rid of them; we can't save ourselves from them.

So that we might be rescued, the Heavenly Father sent His Son into this world. In an unprecedented act of grace, the Lord gave His only-Begotten so we unwise sinners can be forgiven and adopted into the family of faith.

It is my prayer you know those truths already ... and that you are not one of the foolish who reject the Savior and depend upon your own wisdom in getting by without Him.

THE PRAYER: Dear Lord, unwise Nathan has ended up in the Harrison County Adult Detention Center. That place may be a bad one, but it is a palace compared to the place the unwise, unsaved sinners of this world are going to. Before it is too late -- and while they yet have time -- I pray they may see that true wisdom comes in acknowledging Jesus is their Savior. In His Name I pray. Amen.
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YESTERDAY'S QUIZ:     What kind of man wrote Psalm 102? an afflicted man

Dianne Hance is our new one day champion!

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TODAY'S QUIZ: What wrote on the wall near the lampstand in the royal palace during Belshazzar's reign in Babylon?

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CATECHISM QUIZ:

YESTERDAY:

Question: What is the Sabbath day?

Answer: In the Old Testament Gos set aside the seventh day (Saturday) as a required day of rest (Sabbath means "rest") and worship.

TODAY:

Question: Does God require us to observethe Sabbath and other holy days of the Old Testament?

Answer:

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CHURCH CALENDAR

Wed- Ladies Aid 1pm; bell choir 6:30; choir 7:30

Thurs-

Fri- men leave for men's retreat all weekend

Sat- worship 5pm
Sun- no early Bible study; worship 9am; Bible study 10:30
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NEWS:

SPECIAL VOTER'S MEETING NEXT MONDAY at 7pm!

Pastors Wyssmann and Weseman will be here to give the congregation the results of the findings of the CARE process and their recommendations and we will vote on whether or not to go ahead with the recommendations. Please come and show your support.

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YOUTH STUFF

MEETING AT CARSON'S ICE CREAM SHOP THIS SUNDAY AT 6PM!!

Come and hang out with pastor. We will have a devotion and prayer time and just hang out for a little while.

THE ROCK- NEXT WEEKEND Sept 30 and October 1- Firstfruits weekend at the ROCK. Pastor Randy Wilken invites groups to come down to St. Louis on the first weekend of each month to serve, worship, and fellowship with other Christians from around the area. We are signed up to go down there Friday, Sept 30 and Sat, Oct 1! It is an unforgetable and wonderful experience. Make plans ot attend!

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SIGN UP SIGN UP SIGN UP!!!!!!

October

1- mckenzie

2- Panhorst

9- Winn

15-

16- Heitgerd

22- mckenzie

23- Schaumberg

29- mckenzie

30-

November

5- mckenzie

6-PEPER

12- Mauch

13-PEPER

19-

20-PEPER

23- (Thanksgiving Eve) mckenzie

24- (Thanksgiving Day)

26- Mauch

27-

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PRAYERS: (If I have missed anyone please let me know.)

For PATTY SWEET'S BROTHER who is dealing with an inoperable brain tumor, and is weighing his options.

For LIL WINTER who is home and recovering well! She will have to have another minor procedure in a few weeks.

For PAUL TOEDEBUSCH who has begun chemotherapy treatments.

For JERRICA PARK (WILLIAMS) and her new baby Lucy. (A prayer of thanksgiving)

For CAROL KOHRS as she is dealing with severe back and neck pain.

For DAVE KOHRS as he is dealing with cancer in his abdomen.

For PEGGY GILKEY who is recovering from knee replacement surgery.

For JONAS BORCHERT, grandson of Don Nolte, who continues to be up and down because of chemotherapy treatments.

OUR CHURCH as we continue the CARE PROCESS.

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St. John's Group Email Monday, September 19, 2011

DEVOTION:   If You, O Lord, should mark iniquities, O Lord, who could stand? But with You there is forgiveness, that You may be feared. Psalm 130:3-4

Compared to our national debt, 65,000 isn't a very big number.

On the other hand, when you realize that a 42-year-old woman from Rotterdam called her ex-boyfriend that many times in one year, well, that's a lot.

My calculations say that would be almost eight phone calls an hour, 24 hours a day, every day for an entire year. When the lady was arrested for being a stalker, she said, "He and I have a relationship and I don't think that number of calls is excessive."

He says they don't have a relationship.

But back to that 65,000 number.

I imagine the fellow being called probably didn't mind when his phone rang the first few times. But when the day's number hit ten -- or 50 -- I think he might have been peeved. By the time the phone had gone off the 170th time he was probably frustrated beyond belief. It is impossible for me to imagine how he must have felt in the seventh or eighth month of the woman's barrage.

All of this got me wondering.

How many times a day do you think the Lord forgives our sins? Now I know there are times when we are pretty good -- usually when we're sleeping or under an anesthetic. On the other hand, our waking hours probably more than make up for our short breaks from transgressing.

How many times a day do we sin? How many times a day does the Lord forgive? I don't know the number, but it's a lot.

This is why the passage from the book of Psalms is so very significant. Living in the grace of God which comes from the Messiah, the psalmist is confident the Lord doesn't mark our iniquities. The Lord isn't making a list, checking it twice, trying to find out who's naughty or nice.

He already knows: we're all naughty.

No, the Lord -- because of the forgiveness won for us upon Calvary's cross -- doesn't keep a record of iniquities. Because of Jesus' sacrifice, He forgives.

He forgives a lot ... and because He does we can stand before Him innocent.

THE PRAYER: Dear Lord, I give thanks You have saved me. Because of Your Son's innocent suffering and death, I am forgiven. Now I pray I may do my best to minimize my sinning and maximize my thanksgiving. Let my life be a witness to my appreciation for Your abundant grace and mercy. In Jesus' Name. Amen.
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YESTERDAY'S QUIZ:    Eliphaz the Temanite.
(I don't even remember who won last time. I think it was Doug. If it wasn't please let me know.)

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TODAY'S QUIZ: What kind of man wrote Psalm 102?

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CATECHISM QUIZ: (Find the answer first and win some candy!!)

Question: What is the Sabbath day?

Answer: (Please look it up and answer it!)

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CHURCH CALENDAR

Mon- graveside service for Goldene Rodriguez at Wright City cemetery 3:30; Confirmation 5-6:15

Tues- pastor @ symposium all day; council meeting 7pm

Wed- Ladies Aid 1pm; bell choir 6:30; choir 7:30

Thurs-

Fri- men leave for men's retreat all weekend

Sat- worship 5pm
Sun- no early Bible study; worship 9am; Bible study 10:30
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NEWS:

SPECIAL VOTER'S MEETING NEXT MONDAY at 7pm!

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YOUTH STUFF

MEETING AT CARSON'S ICE CREAM SHOP THIS SUNDAY AT 6PM!!

Come and hang out with pastor. We will have a devotion and prayer time and just hang out for a little while.

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SIGN UP SIGN UP SIGN UP!!!!!!

October

1- mckenzie

2- Panhorst

9- Winn

15-

16- Heitgerd

22- mckenzie

23- Schaumberg

29- mckenzie

30-

November

5- mckenzie

6-PEPER

12- Mauch

13-PEPER

19-

20-PEPER

23- (Thanksgiving Eve) mckenzie

24- (Thanksgiving Day)

26- Mauch

27-

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PRAYERS: (If I have missed anyone please let me know.)

For PATTY SWEET'S BROTHER who is dealing with an inoperable brain tumor, and is weighing his options.

For LIL WINTER who is home and recovering well! She will have to have another minor procedure in a few weeks.

For PAUL TOEDEBUSCH who has begun chemotherapy treatments.

For JERRICA PARK (WILLIAMS) and her new baby Lucy. (A prayer of thanksgiving)

For CAROL KOHRS as she is dealing with severe back and neck pain.

For DAVE KOHRS as he is dealing with cancer in his abdomen.

For PEGGY GILKEY who is recovering from knee replacement surgery.

For JONAS BORCHERT, grandson of Don Nolte, who continues to be up and down because of chemotherapy treatments.

OUR CHURCH as we continue the CARE PROCESS.

St. John's Group Email Prayer Request

My brother was diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor (thought all of this was a stroke), please put him on our prayer list .

Thank you so much.

Patty Sweet

Outpatient Coordinator

SSM St. Joseph Health Center-Wentzville

P-636.327.1186

St. John's Group Email POW/MIA Memorial in Ofallon

If anyone is interested there is a P.O.W./ M.I.A. ceremony at the O'Fallon Veterans Memorial at 7 pm. Tonight.

Ron Williams

C. Bennett Building Supply, Inc.

VP of Operations

(636) 379-9886

(636) 379-9863 Fax

From: stjohnswarrenton@googlegroups.com [mailto:stjohnswarrenton@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of jeremy klaustermeier
Sent: Thursday, September 15, 2011 3:05 PM
To: pastor's email
Subject: St. John's Group Email FW: POW/MIA Recognition Day: from Robyn McNew

This was forwarded to me from Robyn McNew today, and I thought it was important enough to share with everyone. peace be with you all!

83,581.

According to the U.S. Defense Prisoner of War/Missing Personnel Office, that's the number of Americans who fought and defended their nation in World War II, Korea, the Cold War, and Vietnam who remain unaccounted for. How do we remember them? By taking time to reflect on their sacrifice.

In honor of the national POW/MIA Recognition Day that is observed tomorrow, Sept. 16, I'd like to focus on a single story of enduring courage and selflessness.

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Robinson "Robbie" Risner had plenty of combat experience under his belt when he arrived in Vietnam. But his life changed dramatically on Sept. 16, 1965. While flying his F-105D Thunderchief fighter-bomber on a mission over North Vietnam, Risner was shot down, captured and taken to Hoa Lo Prison, otherwise known as the "Hanoi Hilton."

As we have learned since the Vietnam War ended, POWs were subjected to cruel, inhumane treatment and torture. Here's how Risner described one of those experiences:

"During the night, I heard someone screaming in a distance. And I thought, man, they are torturing another prisoner. I felt so sorry for him, you know. And then I would come back more closely to consciousness and found that it was me I was hearing in the distance. I was the one that was doing the screaming. And they tortured me all night."

While most of us can't imagine what that was like or how a human being can survive such conditions, Risner and his men found a way. They communicated to one another by tapping on the prison walls and frequently paid the price when they were caught. When Risner and his companions held an unauthorized church service in their prison cell, guards escorted them to solitary confinement. While they were walking out, the men of Camp Unity, as it later became known, sang "The Star Spangled Banner" and "God Bless America." Risner was later quoted as saying that he felt nine feet tall during those moments. After serving seven years as a POW, Robbie Risner was released on Feb. 12, 1973, and returned with honor to the United States as part of Operation Homecoming.

Will you join me tomorrow in offering a moment of silence for those 83,581 who are still lost, but not forgotten?

St. John's Group Email another sleeping option for the men's retreat

Hey guys,

Dave Callies is bringing up his camper and has room for two guys! If you wanted to go but weren't going to go because you just couldn't handle sleeping in the group cabins, this is your lucky day!!! The first two that sign up get the spots!!! the only thing is that he is not staying Saturday night, so you would have to go home with him Saturday evening.

Tomorrow is the last day to register for the men's retreat!!! PLEASE REGISTER AT t3mensretreat.org, Shoot me an email to let me know you have registered!!

Peace on your evening!

St. John's Group Email FW: POW/MIA Recognition Day: from Robyn McNew

This was forwarded to me from Robyn McNew today, and I thought it was important enough to share with everyone. peace be with you all!

83,581.

In honor of the national POW/MIA Recognition Day that is observed tomorrow, Sept. 16, I'd like to focus on a single story of enduring courage and selflessness.

As we have learned since the Vietnam War ended, POWs were subjected to cruel, inhumane treatment and torture. Here's how Risner described one of those experiences:

Will you join me tomorrow in offering a moment of silence for those 83,581 who are still lost, but not forgotten?

St. John's Group Email prayer request

Please pray for Tiffany, good friend of Joy Schien, who is dealing with thyroid cancer.

Blessings on your evening!
Pastor

St. John's Group Email Wednesday, September 14, 2011

DEVOTION: (This devotion is from Lutheran Hour Ministries)

And (Jesus) said to them, "Thus it is written, that the Christ should suffer and on the third day rise from the dead, and that repentance and forgiveness of sins should be proclaimed in His Name to all nations, beginning from Jerusalem." Luke 24:46-47

Sometimes nations, sometimes countries, sometimes churches, sometimes people think too small.

That is a criticism which cannot be leveled against Domino's Pizza.

You see Domino's has employed a construction firm, Maeda Corporation, to figure out what it will cost to put a Domino's pizza place on the moon. Yes, you heard that right: on the moon.

Maeda has come up with an estimate of $14 billion. Most of that money will go to the purchase of 15 rockets which will deliver 70 tons of building material and pizza-making equipment to earth's satellite. Domino's thinks it can cut some costs by using the moon's native mineral deposits to make the concrete for its two-story restaurant.

Just about the only thing Domino's hasn't figured out is when this giant venture will begin.

Nobody can accuse Domino's of thinking too small.

And nobody can accuse the Lord of small thinking either.

Imagine yourself standing with Jesus near the Mount of Ascension. You have seen Him do many miracles. You have seen Him rise from the dead. He has done spectacular things to bring about the salvation of sinful humankind.

Now, shortly before He is going to leave you He says, "Fellows, you know I had to suffer, die and rise. That's been done. Now I want you to tell people to repent of their sins and receive the forgiveness I have won. Oh, one more thing, I'd like you to start here in Jerusalem and take that Good News to every nation in the entire world."

That's a pretty tall order for a handful of fishermen and friends.

Still, it is the way God works. When Jesus came to this world, He came to carry the sins of everyone. When He died, He died to save everyone, and now He wants everyone to know they can be saved.

Thinking big. That's the way God thinks. I pray we think big as well.

THE PRAYER: Dear Lord, forgive the times I have been timid and terrified; erase the days my witness has been half-hearted or not at all. Instead, empower me with the Good News of great joy -- the news the world, quite literally, is dying to hear: we have a Savior and there is life eternal for all who believe. In Jesus' Name, I pray it. Amen.

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YESTERDAY'S QUIZ: Who was Bildad?

GOOD JOB DIANNE HANCE!!! (I should give her a week's worth of first places because she actually looks up the answers in her Concordia Study Bible!)

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TODAY'S QUIZ: Fill in the blank: Eliphaz the _____________. (Hint: It is where Eliphaz was from.)

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CATECHISM QUIZ: (Find the answer first and win some candy!!)

TODAY: Remember the Sabbath Day by keeping it holy

Question: What does this mean?

No one answered this one so I will keep it up for one more day!

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CHURCH CALENDAR

Wed- ministerial alliance meeting 9-10; bell choir 6:30; choir 7:30

Thurs- Circuit pastors meeting 9-noon

Fri-

Sat- worship 5pm
Sun- Bible study 8am; worship 9am; Bible study 10:30; elders 11:30
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NEWS:

YOU CAN STILL REGISTER FOR THE MEN'S RETREAT UNTIL THIS FRIDAY!! COST IS NOW $45 for registration

You can get registration forms and even register online at www.t3mensretreat.org!

$35 for golf!!

Reduced cost of $25 if you only want to be up there on Saturday.

It is one of the highlights of my year. Great golf, even better food, and excellent friends all gathered together in the fellowship of God and His Word. Call 359-1061 or email me to ask all the questions you want.

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Just a few spots left in October and November to do the projector!!!

October

1- mckenzie

2- Panhorst

9- Winn

15-

16- Heitgerd

22- mckenzie

23- Schaumberg

29- mckenzie

30-

November

5- mckenzie

6-PEPER

12- Mauch

13-PEPER

19-

20-PEPER

23- (Thanksgiving Eve) mckenzie

24- (Thanksgiving Day)

26- Mauch

27-

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HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH GROUP THINGS COMING UP!

1. Sunday, September 25- Lead worship; I need ushers, a reader and some song leaders. Let me know if you are interested.

2. Sept 30 and October 1- Firstfruits weekend at the ROCK. Pastor Randy Wilken invites groups to come down to St. Louis on the first weekend of each month to serve, worship, and fellowship with other Christians from around the area. We are signed up to go down there Friday, Sept 30 and Sat, Oct 1! It is an unforgetable and wonderful experience. Make plans ot attend!

3. Last Sunday of each month- HANGING OUT WITH PASTOR- We will meet at different time and at different locations throughout the year to have some fun and to get into God's Word. In August we will meet to clean up the highway and have a picnic after worship. Most of the time we will meet on Sunday evenings.

Invite your friends to all of these things. It is a great way for them to see that Christianity is pretty cool and can be a lot of fun!

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PRAYERS: (If I have missed anyone please let me know.)

For LIL WINTER who is home and recovering well! She will have to have another minor procedure in a few weeks.

For PAUL TOEDEBUSCH who begins chemotherapy treatments this Thursday.

For JERRICA PARK (WILLIAMS) and her new baby. (A prayer of thanksgiving)

For CAROL KOHRS as she is dealing with severe back and neck pain.

For DAVE KOHRS as he is dealing with cancer in his abdomen.

For PEGGY GILKEY who is recovering from knee replacement surgery.

For JONAS BORCHERT, grandson of Don Nolte, who continues to be up and down because of chemotherapy treatments.

OUR CHURCH as we continue the CARE PROCESS.

St. John's Group Email Tuesday, September 13, 2011

DEVOTION: (This devotion is from Lutheran Church Charities)

September 12, 2011

Real Forgiveness – Part 5

"So then, it was not you who sent me here, but God. He made me father to Pharaoh, lord of his entire household and ruler of all Egypt. Genesis 45:8

You'll let them save face! Joseph's brothers listen in amazement as he says, '...it was not you that sent me hither, but God...' Is he serious? 'God did it?' This takes forgiveness to a new level! Saving face - that's what God lets us do! With full knowledge of our sinful past and our present struggles, He covers us with grace, and He expects us to do the same for others. You can make a friend for life by allowing someone to save face.

Reading the genealogy of Jesus in Matthew, Chapter 1, you might think the sin of adultery between David and Bathsheba was part of the divine strategy all along. Of course it wasn't, and David paid a high price. Yet Matthew records these events as though they were supposed to have happened in just that way.

For the one who really forgives from the heart, there's no place for self-righteousness. We're able to forgive because a) we remember what we ourselves have been forgiven of b) we acknowledge what we're capable of c) we see God's hand at work in the bigger picture d) when we come through it we're wiser, stronger and more Christ-like. So Joseph wasn't being condescending or patronizing; nor was he thinking, 'I'll be admired for being so gracious.' No, during his years in prison God had operated on his heart and changed his attitude. So when he said, '...you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good...' (Genesis 50:20), Joseph did mean it. That is real forgiveness!

Prayer
Heavenly father, help me to help those I forgive to save face – because you do that for me every day! In Jesus' Name, Amen

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YESTERDAY'S QUIZ: In what land did Job live? The land of Uz.

(Doug Herzog regains his #1 spot.)

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TODAY'S QUIZ: Who was Bildad?

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CATECHISM QUIZ: (Find the answer first and win some candy!!)

TODAY: Remember the Sabbath Day by keeping it holy

Question: What does this mean?

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CHURCH CALENDAR

Tues- quilters 9-2; Bible study 11:30-12:15; trustees 7

Wed- ministerial alliance meeting 9-10; bell choir 6:30; choir 7:30

Thurs- Circuit pastors meeting 9-noon

Fri-

Sat- worship 5pm
Sun- Bible study 8am; worship 9am; Bible study 10:30; elders 11:30
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NEWS:

CHURCH PICNIC WAS, ONCE AGAIN, A HUGE SUCCESS!!!

Although attendance was down for a variety of reasons, we all had a wonderful time! Thanks to Ray and Kay Stark for the use of their facilities and for all the work they put into it along with all of their helpers!!

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YOU CAN STILL REGISTER FOR THE MEN'S RETREAT UNTIL THIS FRIDAY!! COST IS NOW $45 for registration

You can get registration forms and even register online at www.t3mensretreat.org!

$35 for golf!!

Reduced cost of $25 if you only want to be up there on Saturday.

____________________________________________________________________________________________________

Just a few spots left in October and November!!!

October

1- mckenzie

2- Panhorst

9- Winn

15-

16- Heitgerd

22- mckenzie

23- Schaumberg

29- mckenzie

30-

November

5- mckenzie

6-PEPER

12- Mauch

13-PEPER

19-

20-PEPER

23- (Thanksgiving Eve) mckenzie

24- (Thanksgiving Day)

26- Mauch

27-

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HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH GROUP THINGS COMING UP!

1. Sunday, September 25- Lead worship; I need ushers, a reader and some song leaders. Let me know if you are interested.

Invite your friends to all of these things. It is a great way for them to see that Christianity is pretty cool and can be a lot of fun!

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PRAYERS: (If I have missed anyone please let me know.)

For LIL WINTER who is recovering from heart surgery and will go home today! She will have to have another minor procedure in a few weeks.

For PAUL TOEDEBUSCH who begins chemotherapy treatments this Thursday.

For JERRICA PARK (WILLIAMS) and her new baby. (A prayer of thanksgiving)

For CAROL KOHRS as she is dealing with severe back and neck pain.

For DAVE KOHRS as he is dealing with cancer in his abdomen.

For PEGGY GILKEY who is recovering from knee replacement surgery.

For JONAS BORCHERT, grandson of Don Nolte, who continues to be up and down because of chemotherapy treatments.

OUR CHURCH as we continue the CARE PROCESS.

St. John's Group Email projector schedule

Mauchs have taken two more Saturdays. Nov 12 and 26. Thanks!

Let's get this done so I can quit having to send it out and fill up your inboxes with this stuff.

October

1- mckenzie

2- Panhorst

9- Winn

15-

16- Heitgerd

22- mckenzie

23- Schaumberg

29- mckenzie

30-

November

5- mckenzie

6-PEPER

12- Mauch

13-PEPER

19-

20-PEPER

23- (Thanksgiving Eve) mckenzie

24- (Thanksgiving Day)

26- Mauch

27-

St. John's Group Email prayer request for Jerrica Williams and her baby

Jerrica Williams is being induced into labor today. Please add her and baby Trinity to your prayers. Thanks

(Note: She and her husband live down in Poplar Bluff, MO.)

Ron Williams

C. Bennett Building Supply, Inc.

VP of Operations

(636) 379-9886

(636) 379-9863 Fax

From: stjohnswarrenton@googlegroups.com [mailto:stjohnswarrenton@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of jeremy klaustermeier
Sent: Thursday, September 08, 2011 8:23 AM
To: pastor's email
Subject: St. John's Group Email Thursday, September 8, 2011

DEVOTION:

And there is salvation in no one else, for there is no other Name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved. Acts 4:12

Here's a quiz. It's an easy one.

True or False: You remember where you were when the jets flew into the Pentagon and the World Trade Center? ___ True ___ False

True or False: You said a prayer for all the people who were trapped, for those whose loved ones had died, and for those who were involved in the clean-up? ___ True ___ False

True or False: You were shocked at the extent that terrorists hated innocent strangers? ___ True ___ False

True or False: You believe clergy should have been able to participate in the 10th Anniversary Memorial Service? ___ True ___ False

So, did you answer true to all of the questions? How about that last one? Did that cause some hesitation? Me, I was torn by that question. Now I could answer true if I were allowed to pick the clergy who would be participating, and if I could provide the guidelines defining what they would say, and if I had the authority to review the content of their messages and prayers.

Of course, nobody asked me to do those things.

And quite frankly, I'm not overly eager to see a parade of preachers get up on the stage, stand before the microphones, and promote their own deity. Even worse, I don't think America needs to hear a bunch of clergy implying that all gods are the same, and all faiths are the same, all beliefs are the same, all heavens are the same.

They're not all the same.

The apostle Peter was right when he boldly declared to an international audience: "And there is salvation in no one else, for there is no other Name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved."

How could Jesus' prime spokesman do any differently? Jesus had been pretty clear when He said ... "I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me" (John 14:6b). No matter how you work at it, Jesus doesn't give much in the way of "wiggle room."

In fact, Jesus doesn't give any wiggle room.

Jesus alone can save and Jesus alone can provide hope. That is the message I would have been eager to hear at Ground Zero. It is the message God's people will continue to share to a world that is constantly reminded that life is filled with hatred and heroism, death and deliverance.

And only Jesus can make a difference.

THE PRAYER: Dear Lord, no other faith can say that God's Son has come to rescue sinful humanity. Since I believe that Jesus has done that for me and all the world, may I be equally bold in sharing the Christ's story with sinful and lost humankind. In my Savior's Name I pray it. Amen.

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YESTERDAY'S QUIZ: (Sandy Robine is our new champion!)
Who was Belteshazzar? It was the Babylonian name for Daniel.

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TODAY'S QUIZ: In what land did Job live?

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CATECHISM QUIZ: (Sandy got this one too.)

YESTERDAY:

Question: What does God require of us in the Second Commandment?

Answer: We should call upon His name in every trouble, pray, praise, and give thanks.

TODAY: Remember the Sabbath Day by keeping it holy

Question: What does this mean?

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CHURCH CALENDAR

Thurs-

Fri- Bible study at Hendershots HAS BEEN CANCELLED

Sat- worship 5pm
Sun- Bible study 8am; worship 9am; Bible study 10:30; CHURCH PICNIC NOON
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NEWS:

THERE ARE A LOT OF THING HAPPENING THIS WEEK, THIS WEEKEND, AND NEXT WEEK!!

1. BELL CHOIR AND CHOIR STARTS THIS WEDNESDAY: If you have been wanting to get involved in either of these, please show up at 6:30pm for bells or 7:30pm for choir. Try it out! You might like it!

2. SUNDAY SCHOOL starts on Sunday at 10:15!!! Opening will be in the sanctuary!!! Please come and join us!! If you have been a little lax in your Sunday school attendance lately now is a good time to get back into it.

I will be giving a brief instruction to 6,7, and 8 graders on acolyting right after the Sunday school opening.

3. CHURCH PICNIC IS THIS SUNDAY AT THE STARK'S PROPERTY BEGINNING AT NOON! Invite your friends! Bring a side dish and salad or dessert to share! Come and enjoy a beautiful day, the wonderful scenery, the zipline, lots of fun and games and great fellowship!

4. CONFIRMATION STARTS NEXT MONDAY!!! 5-6:15. Parents are strongly encouraged to attend. If you have any questions or concerns please call me at 359-1061.

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DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION FOR THE MEN'S RETREAT IS THIS FRIDAY!!!

You can get registration forms and even register online at www.t3mensretreat.org!

$42 till September 9!!! $45 after.

$35 for golf!!

Reduced cost of $25 if you only want to be up there on Saturday.

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I STILL NEED PEOPLE TO SIGN UP TO RUN THE PROJECTOR. IT ONLY REQUIRES THAT YOU CAN PRESS A BUTTON AND PAY ATTENTION DURING THE WORSHIP SERVICE.

October

1- mckenzie

2- Panhorst

9- Winn

15-

16- Heitgerd

22- mckenzie

23- Schaumberg

29- mckenzie

30-

November

5- mckenzie

6-PEPER

12-

13-PEPER

19-

20-PEPER

23- (Thanksgiving Eve) mckenzie

24- (Thanksgiving Day)

26-

27-

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HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH GROUP THINGS COMING UP!

1. Sunday, September 25- Lead worship; I need ushers, a reader and some song leaders. Let me know if you are interested.

Invite your friends to all of these things. It is a great way for them to see that Christianity is pretty cool and can be a lot of fun!

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PRAYERS: (If I have missed anyone please let me know.)

For LIL WINTER who will be having heart surgery this coming Monday.

For the HENDERSHOT FAMILY as they mourn the loss of Marv's cousin and as they travel for the funeral.

For PAUL TOEDEBUSCH whose tests came back postivie for cancer. He will be starting chemo treatments in a couple weeks.

For PEGGY GILKEY who is recovering from knee replacement surgery.

For JONAS BORCHERT, grandson of Don Nolte, who continues to be up and down because of chemotherapy treatments.

For EVELYN SHERMAN who is home and recovering well from a broken hip.

For RUTH CANTRELL who is at home and STILL recovering very slowly.

OUR CHURCH as we continue the CARE PROCESS.

St. John's Lutheran Church
Warrenton, MO

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St. John's Group Email Wednesday, September 14, 2011

St. John's Group Email Tuesday, September 13, 2011

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St. John's Group Email prayer request for Jerrica Williams and her baby

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